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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07
WALDEN.

o. E. Lane of the Barton Monitor
office was in town last week.
Several of our young ladies are prac-
ticing -shoeing preparatory for
next winters campaign.
Sawyer" will be glad when the
snow melts SD he can raise the block
ade of the last four weeks.
Jason Dow, an old resident of this
town but now living in Boston, was
visiting friends here recently.
A. E. DuttOn found one of his cows
dead one morning last week, the result
of getting hung in the stable.
Not much sugar made yet though
some have tapped few trees. Snow
reported feet deep in the woods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07
UPHoLsTERENC.

The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of Up
holstering Work, Furniture Repairing laying car
pets, hanging window Shades. picking over hair
Mattresses and general Furniture Repairs.
N. r. SWITSER.
Opposite Presbyterian church. Eastern Ave. tiff
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07

Phillips Brooks declares that the
three greatest Americans of the GEN.
fury were Daniel Webster, Abraham
Lincoln and Henry Ward Beecher.
Barnum and Hutchinson have brought
a suit against the Grand Trunk to re-
cover fifty thousand dollars, the alleg-
ed value of Jumbo, who was killed by
a railroad smash-up.
German doctors have had a meeting
and voted that Young men be advised
not to enter the medical profession be-
cause, "the prospects of doctors art
becoming worse yearly" So are the
prospects of their patients.
GA Summer in England" is the title
of book soon to be issued from the
press of FOrds, Howard & Hubert. II
will contain an account of Mr.. Beech
er's trip last year-his reception, ad
dresses, sermons and lectures.
In a paper read before the N. Y
Common wealth club last week it was
stated that under the present system
of elections in New York $4,000 ii
paid annually by candidates for assess
ments. And still we talk of civil SER
vice reform.
Of the 81 OleOmargarine factories in
this country III are in Chicago, an6
none is found east of that city by the
internal revenue officers. On Febru
airy 2, 6I5,779 pounds were made, tax
ed and removed for sale, and only 30,
600 pounds were exported.
The April Pansy embraces in it,
contents stories, poems, sketches his
tOrical and biographical, teeming will
present truths and pnlsing with life
adapted to the needs of it's every
reader. The Easter poem, as we'll as
the paper on "SOme Remarkable
Women" are of Importance and inter
est The former adapted for recita
ton, and the latter being a sketch o
Frances E. Willard, with a good pOr
trai
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07
ST. JOHNsBURY EAST,

Lewis Young is at present enrolled
on the sick list.
Asa Hurlbutt continues about the
same as for the past few months.
The funeral services of Miss Miner
va Chase were held at her home i'm
Kirby Thursday last. Miss Chase was
a young lady of rare ability and was
to graduate this spring at Boston con-
servatOry of music which she was at
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07
Ocean Disaster.

The reported loss of the sealing
steamer Eagle with 260 men seems to
be confirmed, according to reports
from st. Johns, N. F. The greatest
excitement prevails there over this,
the most frightful calamity in the re-
cent history of the colony. Most of
the crew of the Eagle were married
and lived about st. Johns and all of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-04-07

desert once gave sustenance to thou
sands and thousands of people. Wheth
er this once prosperous people in this
once fertile land were swept from the
earth by flame like that which destroy
ed SOdOm and GOmOrrah or by a flood
like the deluge of NOah's time, or were
swallowed up like Korah's proud troop,
no one rises to say; but that they
were once here, relics abundantly
prove.
After leaving IndiO aud the low de-
preston of which it is the principal
point, the train climbs some $500 feet
before sunset and the mountain peaks
of the San JacintO and San BernadinO
ranges with their pure white snow clad
SUBMITS are seen on either side. Two
hours or more before reaching Los An
geles the train runs beside or in sight
of fertile fields and thrifty groves. The
change is magical upon the party ev-
cry one is exclaiming, and the desert
of our discomfort is made a Joyous
June in one glad hour.
At 8 o'clock the train reaches Los
Angeles, the metropolis of Southern
California. So much crowds my vision
and every other sense that | will stop
here, only remarking that l unexpect-
eddy found as editor of the new and
vigorous eight-page daily Tribune,
Col. Frank A. Eastman, the printer
boy of the Caledonian Office in 1850,
at the same time as the writer, and a
newspaper man in various states ever
since, except few wasted years as
postmaster of Chicago and member of
the Illinois state senate.
C. M. STONE.
Los Angeles, March 25.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
KYLE Notes.

Every one will be busy from now unit
Christmas. The merchants seem to b.
quite busy, scarcely have timeto go to theil
meals.
Col. Rogers. accompanied by his wife aud
son, made Kyle VISIT on Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Ellison and daughter Miss Lola.
went to Buda this morning. guess the tsle
phone will suffer again.
The Baptlsts had their baptising on Sun
day, there were ten candidates and quite 9
large number attended.
Rev. J. w. joyce preached here Saturday
and Sunday. Willie Wallace joined thu
church Sunday eve. The Methodist will
organize their Sunday School Jan. LIST. We
suppose that will do away with the Union
school,. The Presbyterian church is still
unfinished, if it is ever completed it will b.
by far the bandsomest church in Kyle.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Park will buy their Christ
mas goods in Austin we suppose, they &c
up tomorrow.
Mrs. Grueudles is expecting her sister
this week. She will attend school ct the
Seminary. ANXIOUS.
Dec. 20, 1887.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Proclamation.

hereby give official notice that I will
make my second grand entry into your
beautiful city on Tuesday Dec ~. 1856, at
2:30 O'clock p. m. All merchants and
trdesmen ara earnestly requested to sus-
pend all business from l until 4 o'clock p.
H., in order that they may pay due obes-
sence to his majesty. and to allow my will
ling servants to participate in the "Grand
Pro ;ession," and all such obedient servants
to his Majesty are requested to be and ap-
pear at the court house on Monday evening
Dec. 26, at O'Clock for the transaction OF
important business. further request that
the servants of ye mayor see that the high
ways are kept clear of all vehicles save
those of your majesty.
BYRON w. SMITH, DAVID COMBS,
Grand Mogul. Grand Scribe.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
WinberlY.

The children are anxiously looking for
Santa Claus, they feel he is near, and
hope he will surprisingly please them with
bis immense load.
Mr.. 4. J. Lewis and wife are the happy
recipients of beautiful little girl. II is
the first grand child of VIM. Henson. We
gladly welcome the little stranger. We
have no doubt in our minds but that tAs
late bride and groom, VIM. Henson and
wife, Of our vicinity were somewhat sur
prised to find their first grand child on their
bridal tour.
Prof, Saunders has Just returned from
Louisiana where he went with horses He
says every place he goes is full and running
over with Texas stock
E. P. Laney is now In South Alabama
with his horses. Hope he will not find the
market SO completely crowded as Is in other
parts of the world.
Miss Maggie Cruz spent some few days
in Wimberly last week,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. A. Riley have Just
returned from Austin where they have been
visiting their relatives.
Mrs. Oliver of San Marcos, is here visit
ing her old friend, Mrs. Fergerson.
Mrs. N. A. Watson is at home again. she
has been in Comal county for some time
visiting her son.
Mrs. George Smith of Blanco, Is here
visiting her sister. Mrs. p. Wimberly.
We are glad to see our old friend w. W.
Moon riding around again. he has been
very sick.
Our school Is progressing rapidly, have
good attendance Of pupils. Our teachers
think Of spending their Christmas holidays
in San Marcos and Lockhart.
Mr.. John A Watson left yesterday for his
home IN San Marcos.
A FEIEsD TO IHE FHKr PkEss.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The series OF suits by II. s. Garfield
against certain members OF the legis-
lature for his imprisonment last win
ter on account OF structures published
against them in the 8. A, Express,
Will soon begin at Austin. Garfield
has retained Walton, Hill q Walton
and Peeler & Peeler, while the de-
PENDANTS will be represented by Judge
A. w. Terrell and Hon. u. Taylor
oors.-Seguin Record.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
The LibrsrT Magazine.

The issue for December 10th contains the
following important articles;
The Catholic Revival Of the Sixteenth
Century, from the QaArteriy Review. Sci
eocs and the Bishops b. Prof. +. H. HuI-
ley. The Tbsosophie Movement In IBdiA,
by Herr Ernst vOn Weber Rural France,
from the Edinbursh Review. Also brief
articles from the Saturday RsSies on Tbs
Pufure q Canada. Americas and IDdiA1
wbszt Queries for Journalists. aud Debts
q Honor. Single copies , cent?; sl-o0 per
year. JoEs B. Arr. P1biisber. Hsy
York- Ths Lfbusry Magazine Il supplied
IN connection VIII this paPsr for the Frice
q $40 pr year for TIE too. address
FEHE PErss ofzcs-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
PERSONAL.

We notice that Mr.. Pitchford is again
about.
And now MoAlllster has treated himself
TO handsome new fence around his prem
ises.
Judge Wood has greatly improved his
fine residence by repainting the cornice,
blinds, etc., with darker color.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas the father Of Prof. A.
A. Thomas IL here, aud we learn will make
San Marcos his future homo.
Mr.. Wolf has purchased lot OF Mr.. Bar
Der, near the late residence Of the latter, on
which he Is proposing TO build.
Coxby, the photographer, We notice 10
again at his former quarters, first door
south Of Green's corner.
DIR. w. ]. Richardson. and niece Of Mr..
Fourqurean, are expected to arrive this
evening from old Virginia.
The handsome new two story residence
we see going up near the public school
house we hear belongs TO MIR. Leningweil
the carpenter.
The funeral Of William Markley, brother
Of Mrs. A. Schultz took place from their res
idence Tuesday. We did not learn the
time, place or particulars of his death.
Our former citizen. the loquacious Char
ley Mann, who left Kerr county last sum-
mer as was reported, bound for Oregon or
Washington Territory, has been heard from.
He is somewhere in Colorado.
We had occasion to mention not long
since that our Mr.. Jacobson was formerly
q photographer at New Braunfels. He Is
also skilled with the brush, a. specimen of
his work to be seen at his store room will
testify.
Mrs. Kenner and daughter have removed
from this place, leaving on Monday night
for Lagarto. Live Oak county, where they
expect to make their home, Mrs. H. has O
relative there who will make II to her advan-
tage to settle near him. We regret their
departure but trust our loss may be their
gain.
We forgot TO mention in connection with
our recent trip to New Braunfels, interest
ing relic, In the possession of Mrs. Simon,
We mean photo of the "San Marcos Grays,
the first military company organized here,
about 1875, We could readily recognize in
The Chautauqua Guards were not the FIRST
cleaners in this field of military renown.
Thus history repeats itself.
B. +, Ezell informs us that he expects to
return to his old home, Honduras, in March
He left home and farm there in
charge of friend who writes that he ia
about planting it in one of the staple crops
of that oountry-bananas- that every
thing is favorable for the return of the own
or. While we regret to lose him we certain
ly cannot blame him for returning to his
old home.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The Waco Examiner has the following
touching obituary of paper that was start
cd 10 I'll long felt want;
The Echo is no more. The pale eager
hosts no longer gather st the street corners
IT midnight aud count the elongated mo-
nsnts tan the boys sent the Wild Echoes fly
ing At daylight. II "a silent The ELOQUENT
cases Of TIE unpaid printers are shrooded 10
black. the paper merchant nourns. the type
merchant moarns and the pressmen noun
because The Echo coneth not. fts Little
pink to- turned slowly. but they TUNED
and The long feit vsnf IL ~ Al aching vOid.
The fztes and prints exhibited brutality
most uuaooJ1ntable and the pabiisbsns
c0aldn't make the empty Ecboes Al out The
disersons between the sctuL facts aud The
green overgroxn bOpes q the caIloS jour
n.Iiss sho imagined Hb1ss vas 1T. sod -
ssrrion sod cbesk good Devspspsr accouP-
Eshnsuts Il h gore. ne bavs 10 tear
ready fo- tie ocossio1 sTespt for he poor
r.riufar bovs wbo r1Ozrl TIE unIEid blils.
We have ussn r.say lonz fen sEut szp-
tiries and here u 70 Sifsrsoos- n tbeD-
Tssv a.. 81 sfks Psses ard long fare
vel 70 fts Eftls pirk 49,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
The W. G. T. q. of San Marcos.

The w. G. T. q. of San Marcos.
We have in our Union something over
twenty members. We ought to have over
one hundred and twenty live, working mem
bers, for surely the cause which we repre-
sent and for which we are working and
praying, is noble one-one in which every
Christian heart should be engaged. Only
four of the churches Of our city are repre-
sented in our Union, Methodist, Baptist,
Christian and Presbyterian, the larger por-
ton being Methodist.
Ny dear Sisters. in the name Of love and
pity for the fallen race, why are we doing
so little2 Must God send some curse upon
our own household to make us feel for
those whose homes and hearts are blighted
by intemperance' Save us from our indif-
ference, We are not working only for
time but eternity. We are working TO help
move forward the great reform that shall
save our boys, middle-sged and old men
from shame and degradation; and more,
the sentence resting upon their heads, mo
drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of God.
We sfectionately invite the sisters from
all the Churches to help us work for ''God,
Home and Native Land" AMKArBER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Chastain g. Knight,

Representing the lines of Jewelry and Mu-
sic, beg leave to state to the public that
they are we'll equipped to accommodate all
tastes in both departments of the business.
Wlthou. gong into particulars they respect
fully solicit all who may desire anything IN
their special lines to call and examine their
stock before purchasing elsewhere There
is no more inviting place at which to select
your holiday presents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Another Wonderful Clubbing Offer.

We are authorized to offer the Rand-Mo.
Nally STANDARD Atlas of the World" con.
tanning large scale maps of every country
and civil division on the face of the globe,
beautifully illustrated with engravings,
colored diagrams ETC., with large amount
of interesting historical, statistical and gen.
eral information, with the FREE PRESS both
for only 1926. The regular price of the
Atlas alone il $3.50. See advertisement
another place.
The above extraordinary offer, Of course
applies only to new Subscribers. or to old
one paying up past dues and another year
in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the st. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where i'll Texas can nicer accommoda-
ton, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for 81. 80 and $500 per day. We
have tried it and advise others to do the
Eana.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

Postmaster MoMeans asks MS to publish
his request to all to call and get their mail
on Saturday, as the Office will be removed
forthwith after that date. He expects TO
celebrate the holidays by q removal, as he
did last YEAR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

: The new Hofhsinz Hotel is Fastening to
completion, and will be open to the public
not very long, probably, after the holidays.
We took q bird's-eye view of the new par
lor, dining room and kitchen on yesterday.
Each is admirable in its way. The two
former are beautifully frescoed and Deco
rated. Both are splendidly lighted and are
unsurpassed by the average city hotels.
The cooking range in the kitchen we should
thinj would be the delight of the cooks,
Mr.. Hofheinz promised to show us through
the entire building when completed, and
then we will make further report.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
Church will give an oyster supper at the
court house, on Tuesday Dec. "a. for the
purpose of raising money to improve their
church. All are invited to attend. The
Sir Knights and their ladies are especially
invited.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

We notice some very fine peach blow
vases plush albums, plush work boxes
and wax dolls at Daley & Bro. and were
surprised at the prices. We noticed large
2S-inch wax doll at so cents. they certainly
sell them cheap enough. We notice in an
other column that they have reduced their
price on many holiday goods.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
A printer stood at the desk of a cuisines

A printer stood at the desk Of business
man the other day, and noticed him using
letter aud bill heads bought of an eastern
house. Said the printer, who is q customer,
"what would you think Of me If I were to
go east and buy your line of goods for my
self and family2" The merchant replied:
II would think you fool when know you
can get the same goods as cheap from me
and aid fellow citizen" When the print
er called his attention to the imported letter
and bill heads, the merchant coughed and
went behind the counter to wait on Gus
toner. And the same merchant only few
days before asked the printer to give him a
free puff about his big stock of new goods
-Greenvllle Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Stock Pasturage.

can take stock to pasture on my ranch
in Guadalupe county. Finest mesquite
grass and plenty of water. Special rates
given on large herds for the winter. Apply
to. II. L. RAGSDALE.
San Marcos. Nov.3-3m
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

We saw splendid beef, ''as fat as but
ter" brought in to the Williamson corner
meat market on yesterday. II was en- tirely
grass fed on Elder Driskills pasture.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

You will not be apt to overlook the new
advertisement of Daley & Bro, SO We need
scarcely call you attention to it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The coolest spell of the season set in on
Tuesday night. Mercury stood 26o yes
terday.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

with or without board, several handsomely
furnished rooms. A healthy, slightly loca-
ton. Inquire at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

See announcement of our worry liberia
clubbing rates with the favorite Detroit
Free Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

Governor Ireland IL doubtiess sur
prissd a. the vast number Of people
10 Terss Who e1tertain DO fear Of
beng eIboEsd into The dark bl1e seA-
Port worth Gazette
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Notice..

After the 2Sth Of this month, will close
my gallery. All who wish good photos
will call before that date.
Respectfully,
dec8 a. j. E. CHAPMAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

Trade in nearly all departments vas brisk
on Monday. The cold weather since has
cut it down somewhat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

There was an alarm of fire on Tuesday
morni ng in consequence of blaze which
originated from some sshea emptei in the
rear of the bookstore Of Smith Il Co. With
a strong wind from the north, had it not
been Immediately discovered the conse-
quence would probably have been most
disastrous. A timely warning.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
MIlIiuery...Mrs. Richardson

VIII now close out her handsome stock OF
Millinery ct greatly reduced prices. Except
ional bargains in trimmings. bats, etc. Felt
bats so cents and $l.O0-of finest quality.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

See in our nd 7ertising columns full an
novncement of the remarkable clubbing
terms we are enabled to offer in connection
with the Galveston and the Dallas News.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Nofic.

Tbers VIII Be . meeting Of TIE stock
hol1srs Of the Glover Nsfio1sl Bank 81 the
BANKING bo7se % the sscood T1ss3sy q
ysa1sry nsTf for TIE pzrposs q slsceing
D1restorz foF the ensuing yssr.
ToE q G1DTEz. czE1s--
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

We notice that the Express, Times
Light and Tribune. Of San Antonio, all is
sued highly creditabls special holiday edi
TONS
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Removal

W. y. CopPie viii remove on the first Of
January 10 the old Express once building.
vhss be vii keep fun line Of groceries
AID other articles IN his line.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

The Scientific American, referred to in an
other column, under the heading of ''Pat-
ents," is the very best publication in this
country for those interested in science. en-
gineers, mechanics, inventions, etc. A
copy of the Scientific American may be seen
at the Office OF this paper, where subscrip
tions will be received.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
Inhnsa Grass.

gurt rs-sfvsd a lsrEs lof q gohuson o-ss'
SD stiah I IN o.fErIrE ~ lyEesf Trlcss
AErE-E MGrs A1scl1 IsEna
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
For Sale.

A splendid saddle horse, we'll broken tc
single or double harness. Enquire at Mr.
Bales stable, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22
A Novel Business Calendar and stand.

A Novel Business Calendar and Stand.
By far the most novel, convenient, and
valuable business calendar for 1888 is the
Columbia Bicycle Calendar and Stand, Just
issued by the Pope Manufacturing Compa-
ny, Of Boston, Mass. In this calendar a
new departure has been made. decidedly
unique and different from any previous at
tempt in calendar construction The cAlen.
dsr proper is In the form Of . pad, con.
tanning 366 leaves. one for each day In the
year, to be torn Of daily. The leaves are
81 BY ?. ioohes. and portion Of each Leaf
il left blank for memoranda % arranged
that the memorandum blank for any CON.
ing day can be TUNED 10 inmedistely al
any tine. The pad rests upon . Portabls
stand Which takes up but Ettis more room
thsn the pad Itself. and When plAosd uPO-
The desk or writing table the entire surfso.
Of The dsts leaf "a brozsht directly. and 10
constantly. before The ere. furnishing dat
and usnorsndA, inpoSibls 10 Be over
lootsd We are iB5sbssd 70 The Pope Eso-
ufsesurins O0nPsuy. Boston. Mss, "a
one of tssss conPlss. and vAl1sbls cAlss
dkrs-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-22

In casting about az to your Christna'
presents, don't forget to call at
Fl. HARDY l. Cos.